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L1833 Medicaid reimbursement rate by state (2026)

Knee orthosis, adjustable knee joints. Medicaid pays a median of $508.43 for L1833 across 47 states, from $267.14 in Wisconsin to $840.96 in North Dakota.

Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.

States publishing
47
National median
$508.43units vary by state
Lowest
$267.14Wisconsin
Highest
$840.96North Dakota

What does Medicaid pay for L1833?

47 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for L1833 at the physician psychologist level. The national median is $508.43 (units differ between states). North Dakota pays the most, $840.96, and Wisconsin the least, $267.14, a 3.1x spread.

L1833 rate by state: highest, middle and lowest

One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, ranked. The workspace lists all 47 states with every variant, modifier and effective date.

#StateMedicaid rateUnitPer hourManaged-care plans% of Medicare
1North Dakota Source · since 2026-07-01$840.96——Not classified—
2South Carolina Source · since 2019-07-01$752.57——Not classified—
3Kentucky Source · since 2020-01-01$714.77——State sets the plan rate—
23California Source · since 2026-10-01$512.10——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
24New Mexico Source · since 2023-07-01$508.43——Plans must pay at least this—
25Delaware Source · since 2026-01-01$503.87——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
46Maryland Source · since 2026-01-01$316.70——Not classified—
47Wisconsin Source · since 2014-01-01$267.14——Plans negotiate; applies out of network—
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Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Medicaid pay for L1833?

It depends on the state. Of the 47 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $508.43. North Dakota pays the most ($840.96) and Wisconsin the least ($267.14).

Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for L1833?

North Dakota, at $840.96, effective 2026-07-01.

Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for L1833?

Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The workspace shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.